($1,699+) Newark, NJ to Oakland, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Oakland, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Newark, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, costs between $2,525 and $12,827. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,886-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $478 - $3,188, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Newark and Oakland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Newark tend to start around $260 plus $120/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Newark to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,525 - $6,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,043 - $8,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,456 - $12,827

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Newark to Oakland.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Oakland, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Oakland, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Oakland?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Oakland, CA

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, cost between $2,046 and $7,657. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Newark typically costs about $130/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,046 - $4,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,600 - $5,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,811 - $7,657

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $120 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $239 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,116 in Newark, NJ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Oakland, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Oakland?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Newark, NJ to Oakland, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,886-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Oakland, California, costs between $1,599 and $4,678, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,464 - $1,673
• Daily insurance: $48/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Oakland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,599 - $3,071
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,695
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,328 - $4,678

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $239 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Newark, New Jersey, usually costs about $1,116 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,886-mile drive falls between $1,464 and $1,673, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $80 and $478 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Oakland?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Newark, NJ to Oakland, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Oakland, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,145 and $4,666.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Newark to Oakland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,952 - $3,694
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,666
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,931 - $5,819

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Newark, New Jersey, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,116.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $120 - $239 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Oakland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Newark, NJ vs Oakland, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Oakland, side by side with Newark on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.